Jazz

The Certificate Program is designed for students who are looking for
an organized, advanced placement-like path to a comprehensive musical
education. It offers an ambitious, sequential progression of learning,
all in the company of other students who share the same goals.

The
Program challenges students to achieve at a high level in a full
spectrum of musicianship, including their own performance skills, music
theory, and a knowledge of choral, orchestral, chamber and solo
repertoire. Earning a certificate acknowledges significant
accomplishment under the instruction of at least three different faculty
members.

Entry level into the Certificate Program is determined
by instrumental audition and a music theory placement evaluation. (To be
eligible, a student’s instrumental study must be with a Preparatory
School teacher, registered through the NEC program.)

There are
four levels of achievement in which students are evaluated yearly.
Though age is not necessarily a limiting factor, time is a crucial
ingredient in the student’s developing maturity. Work at each
traditional music certificate level normally requires two years of
study.

Department chairs and the Director of the Preparatory
School advise students, monitor progress, and guide curriculum
decisions. We encourage students who seek an even more rigorous
experience to supplement their studies with additional performance
ensembles and elective courses.

Certificate Requirements

All requirements for the Certificate Program at each of the four levels
are outlined below. Exceptions and waivers must be requested in writing
and may be granted only by the Faculty Council. The instrumental
repertoire and technique requirements vary by level and department.
Please consult with your studio teacher on specific pieces. Required
grade on PLE to receive the certificate is a High Pass.

Level I

Meet instrumental repertoire & technique requirements

Complete Jazz Theory I

Complete 1 year of small Jazz ensemble or Introduction to Jazz Ear Training

Level II

Meet instrumental repertoire & technique requirements

Complete Jazz Theory II

1 year of small jazz ensemble

Level III

Meet instrumental repertoire & technique requirements

Complete Jazz Style and Application

Complete 1 semester of Jazz History (may fulfill this requirement through placement exam)

Complete 1 year of small jazz ensemble

Present half recital program

Level IV

Meet instrumental repertoire & technique requirements

Complete Jazz Style and Application

Complete 1 year of small jazz ensemble

Complete Jazz Theory III

Complete Advanced Ear Training

Present a full recital

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